Men With Pens

MARCH 18, 2012

Yet not all writing environments are created equal. Where Not to Write. Let’s go to the park and write! If you’re escaping your office for the glory of outdoor writing, you’re probably going to find yourself so distracted by the pretty surroundings that no work gets done. Where to Write.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 16, 2013

It’s not that I don’t appreciate great writing, a clever turn of phrase or an insightful comment. Can a Copywriter/SEO Marriage Survive? first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. Words (to SEO experts like me) are just tools – tools used to acquire links. At least, that’s [.]

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Men With Pens

JUNE 17, 2012

Is money something you’re after when it comes to your copywriting? We write in the hopes that we can increase profits for our business. You write, and write, and write, putting your thoughts together to draw the attention of others and then that random day comes. Of course it is. Let me tell you a story.

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Express Writers

MAY 29, 2024

We’ve created the Ultimate Guide on, well, how to write an Ultimate Guide. 7 Steps on How to Write An Ultimate Guide 1. When Writing, Start Off with a Format – or Better Yet, a Template 4. The year was 2011. Creating or writing a how-to guide template or ultimate guide template may take some trial and error.

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Men With Pens

JULY 14, 2011

It’s not a question anyone really wants to ask themselves – but it is the most necessary question in professional writing. And if the quality of writing around the web is any indication, it’s a question very few writers ask themselves. Most people starting out as professionals will receive the following advice: write.

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Men With Pens

JULY 29, 2012

As an author and writing coach, I’m a big fan of good writing. But writing isn’t rocket science … and there are a few simple writing tricks you can use to write blog posts that are much more powerful and engaging. Writing Trick #3: Use Contractions. We use contractions all the time when we speak.

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Men With Pens

MAY 24, 2012

People often ask me this question, and it makes me grin every time: “James, exactly how do you manage to write such massive quantities? Is there some magic switch we can flick on to write lots of articles?” Hit the trigger, run through them and the scenes unfold until you reach the end: you, writing. I wake up.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 22, 2012

A lot of people have been telling me they wished they could register for the Damn Fine Words writing course. It’s launching May 7 for its 3rd edition, and people who write me say that if they could just get in on this course…. Welcome to the Damn Fine Words Writing Contest. The DFW Online Writing Course Contest Rules.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 27, 2011

One of the biggest barriers facing a new writer – a blogger, a novelist, a copywriter – is the self-knowledge of just how far away you are from their ideal. When I first started copywriting, I was afraid to show my work to anyone. I was afraid to show first drafts to my colleagues. I was afraid to show fifth drafts to my clients.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 12, 2012

Someone writes an inspiring poem. Write Like You Fight. Stop writing like a fearful person scared of stepping up to the plate. Write like you care. Write profound things. Write like it was a matter of life or death. It’s been done tens of millions of time: a blog post is written. Something different.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 23, 2013

Oh, and you have to know it all – video, podcasts, webinars, websites, copywriting, HTML, YouTube, iTunes and even membership course software with all its complex joys. first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. If you want to succeed, you need to become a technological expert in less than 3 months.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 6, 2012

The age of novel writing is over. The dawn of a new era has begun — the Age of Copywriting — and it’s marked by one indisputable fact: People don’t have much time to read anymore. So I started learning about copywriting. Because I don’t like business writing. Everywhere you look, distractions abound.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 26, 2012

He slumps over his keyboard day after day wondering why the writing gods are always punishing him. You don’t have to be intoxicated, angst-ridden, or even brilliant to write well. I know this because I took the Damn Fine Words writing course, taught by A-list blogger and professional copywriter, James Chartrand.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 8, 2012

A lot of people have been telling me they wished they could register for the Damn Fine Words writing course. They could finally start that online business, because they wouldn’t feel like they had to put off writing for their audience. Here’s what you need to do: Write a blog post about why writing is important to you.

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Men With Pens

MAY 7, 2012

It’s time to announce the winners of the Damn Fine Words writing course contest … and boy, was it EVER tough to choose just two names from the 20+ submissions we received. Entrants fought hard to get into the Damn Fine Words writing course. Keep learning, keep writing, keep believing in yourself. Some were thoughtful.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 15, 2012

I’ve been a copywriter for almost 20 years now. I can write. Setting aside the part where you can do irreparable damage to the very brain that got you into the writing business, it’s not a health way to deal with the stress of the world (or the writing life). Which brings us to Option B: Admit that writing is hard.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 9, 2013

Each time a new session of this writing course opens to new students, it fills up quickly, because it’s a big deal to business owners: It teaches you how to improve your writing skills with effective content-creation techniques. Each time I prepare for a new session, I also open up a special writing contest.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 5, 2012

“I am a lousy copywriter.” And that’s true whether I’m writing an ad, a news article or a personal essay. So if you’re an AW (amateur writer, i.e., you don’t write for a living), you should be encouraged, because you can take the pressure off yourself when you sit down to write. ” Write for time.

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 19, 2012

They clearly state (in writing, no less) that they’d like to become better writers and would appreciate my counsel. Help them improve their writing. ” Or maybe this: “I like this idea and you write well, but the post seems a bit scattered. ” with each sentence you write. Fantastic. Free of charge.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Blackbeard can teach us a thing (or three) about running a successful writing business. Give every writing client your best effort – meet that keyboard in battle with your pistols ready and your matches lit. Maybe 80% of your writing income comes from only 20% of your clients. Listen, Ye Landlubbers! Show no quarter.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 16, 2011

When I set up my copywriting business, one of the first things I did was hire a writing coach. Hello, haven’t I proven time and again that I can write well? But since I’m in the writing business, having thousands of Facebook fans or a website with all the bells and whistles won’t attract clients.

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BKA Content

DECEMBER 18, 2023

acceptance rate from clients for SEO content and saves clients who outsource content writing 30% on average. In addition to managed SEO writing, we also offer a full range of on-page SEO and off-page white hat link-building services. For example, BKA Content has a 99.7% Find out more about seven of the best SEO packages. Learn More 3.

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Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Post by James Chartrand Owner of Men with Pens and of Damn Fine Words (the internet's most game-changing writing course ever), James Chartrand is the pen name of a copywriter, problogger and online entrepreneur from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. “How do you like them apples?”. Leave a Comment! Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

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Men With Pens

APRIL 25, 2012

And during his extensive travels, he’s managed to continually write for his A-list blog, build an empire of training resources and publish several books, his latest being the $100 Startup (of which I have a copy in my hot little hands). Chris writes – a lot. Tips to keep writing when you feel lonely, isolated and discouraged.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 28, 2013

You know that writing great content is crucial to success in today’s online world. Everything I’ve just said isn’t news – all the pros tell you this: Write compelling website copy to pull in new customers. Write engaging blog posts that resonate with your readers. Write, write, write, write, write.

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Post by James Chartrand James Chartrand is a leading pro copywriter, online business consultant and the owner/founder/CEO of Men with Pens and Damn Fine Words , the game-changing writing course for business owners. first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 20, 2012

The rumours are true: The Damn Fine Words Writing Course opens to new students on September 3. For 10 weeks, students learn effective writing techniques that help them create tangible bottom-line results. Each time I open the course to new students, I also open up a special writing contest. The Writing Course Contest Rules.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 3, 2012

Usually you spend years in your industry, soaking up its knowledge for a decade before you write your own “how to” manual. You don’t start freelancing by writing a book. And I didn’t write just any old nonfiction “How to Run a Business” book – I wrote a fiction thriller novel.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 12, 2011

So they give me the virtual finger, go work their asses off throwing together a business plan, mocking up a website, writing copy, and what have you. Post by James Chartrand James Chartrand is the pen name of a thirty-something copywriter, problogger and online entrepreneur from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Everyone knows that!!!

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 30, 2013

You should hear me when I write an email. Being able to write like you talk – literally – and create a piece that carries all your emphasis, your tone and your feelings so the reader feels you’re right there in the room is an extremely valuable skill. And that’s how it should be. Another rockin' post from Men with Pens!

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 20, 2011

Damn Fine Words is going to be the writing course that changes the whole game for your business. Now, you may be curious about what’s inside the Damn Fine Words writing course , and I don`t blame you. But I do – and if you add this writing technique to your day, you’ll be churning out all the copy and content you need.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 7, 2012

Forget about beautiful paintings, elegant singing and persuasive writing that sells itself; we can’t even smile yet! That’s the attitude you want to bring to your rejections in copywriting – so you can master the slightly more sophisticated skill of becoming a professional writer. Nobody is born great. I can’t just keep trying.

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Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

In other words, irrespective of how excellent your email marketing strategy is, writing killer emails that resonate with your prospects and keeps you in their inbox requires excellent content. The company applies top-notch SaaS copywriting skills to craft relationship-based email sequences to keep customers happy. #4 Bad content!

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Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Choosing just two Damn Fine Words writing contest winners out of many talented, deserving people is one of the most difficult choices I make every year. The stories you share with me about how much a difference the Damn Fine Words writing course would make to your life makes this choice a hard one. I read every entry. Tania Dakka.

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Men With Pens

OCTOBER 18, 2012

All the big names say you should write one. Here’s the problem: How do you write an ebook like that? You know what you want to write about… but where to begin? And how will you know if what you write is even any good? Ebooks aren’t new – but boy, they’re a hot topic. And what to include?

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 20, 2013

Post by James Chartrand James Chartrand is a leading pro copywriter, online business consultant and the owner/founder/CEO of Men with Pens and Damn Fine Words , the game-changing writing course for business owners. Fine details and special touches bring the broad brush strokes to life. … click here to read more on Men With Pens.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 16, 2012

How to find the time to write. Even writers complain they can’t find the time to write!). Time to write ? But you need to find the time to write. Writing is integral to business success. Your Invitation to Find Time to Write. The tricks Laura uses to find time to balance life and write her own books.

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